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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1930
Page
12
New York fashion notes highlight a mood shift toward tailored buttoned closures. Designers favor functional button fastening over decoration across coats, jackets and blouses, reviving the double breasted look with wrap and surplice themes. Evening wear features lace bodices with four rhinestone buttons and double buttoned bolero jackets.
Judge Liang Yuen Li cautions Nationalists and Coalitionists in China may unite against a common Red threat. He says Communism is foreign to Chinese social psychology and Denies northern coalition ties to Moscow. General Yakhontoff notes Soviet influence and red armies terrorizing areas south of the Yangtze.
Dan Rorimer, Eva Harley, Anne Winter, Mona, and writer Louise Watkins mix in Hollywood circles while on a Grim Holiday set. The crew debates retakes as Frederick Atwood and a leading actress rehearse a rooftop sequence with a New York skyline backdrop.
New York August 9. Tammany Hall faces corruption charges amid a push to reform before November. Mayor Walker suspends deputy Martin J Healy over an alleged sale of an office while U S district attorney Charles H Tuttle targets Tammany officials, fueling speculation of a governor bid. Taxpayer losses cited range from five to fifteen million dollars over three years.
Watermelons vary by variety but require heat to mature. The article notes aspects like vine maturity, ripening after picking, and the thump test as a traditional method to judge readiness. It emphasizes careful timing to ensure flavor.
The passage describes luncheon and dinner menus with meat loaf and fruit desserts, then provides practical guidance on inspecting watermelon quality. It explains surface color, rind texture, and sweetness cues, and advises on ripeness, shape, seed color, and avoiding overripe fruit. It notes watermelons are hydrating and low in calories.
Descendants of and Jo seph Showalter held a 17th reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stanley one mile west of Brownsville. E. J. Douthitt served as president and Mrs. Estella Showalter was secretary.
Mrs W M Fletcher of Chicago and Mrs Hershell Samply of Albany New York are visiting their parents with Mr Sanborn noted in the fragmentary item.
The seventh annual Pruitt family reunion is set for Sunday at Tudor's Grove in Coldwater tourist camp, Hendricks County. A basket dinner will be served at noon.
A playful Paris fashion diary recounts Dah-ray designing a satin princess gown for Alana plus lingerie sets for different figures. The writer recalls submitting an illustrated set, chasing fashion houses, and notes on longer skirts, Paris rainfall, and a 1930 copyright line from The Associated Newspapers.
Bride elect Miss Isabelle Lucille Luzader of Columbus Ohio becomes engaged to Everett R Stricker of Columbus Ohio. The wedding is scheduled for August 24 at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Marion County Parent Teacher Association to hold its annual picnic at Mrs Ruth Maxwell home on Millersville road Thursday. Mrs J L Murray new president will lead a board meeting. Program focuses on a health plan for children and local presidents are asked to write to commissioners for an extra nurse in the county.
The first annual homecoming and picnic of Warren township is today at 3 30 in the grove of Warren Central High School. 4 H Club projects will be shown and contests held. A basket dinner will be served with involvement from the Parent Teacher Association churches and 4 H clubs. Mrs Ray Trefz serves as general chairman.
Miss Betty Irene Thatcher daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Thatcher of Mattoon NL wed William Russell Eba of Ashland Kentucky at 8 Thursday night in the Thatcher home 3145 North Illinois street. The bride a graduate of Methodist hospital nurses training school.
BY MRS. WALTER FERGUSON argues publishers cutting prices on all volumes could challenge the literary market. She contends readers may benefit from fair pricing reflecting quality while warning against subsidizing trash with cheap costs.
Mrs. Jessie Gremelspacher director of the women and children's division of the state industrial board completed a trip to the national band and orchestra camp at Interlachen Michigan. Indiana participants included Joseph A. Gremelspacher and Elizabeth Schwier with more than 600 attendees nationwide. Renowned conductors John Philip Sousa and Walter Dammrosh have appeared as guest conductors at the eight week course.
Announcement of the marriage of June Eleanor Watson of Muncie to Eugene Woodfin son of the Rev and Mrs Woodfin. The couple wedded and are now at home at 4917 Avenue after August 15 in Indianapolis area.
City municipal garage shows no repair jobs on Friday. Superintendent Jerry Gates ordered mechanics to clean and organize. He cited 220 pieces of equipment with only one active in operation and reported 91,100 gallons of gasoline used by city equipment in the first seven months of the year.
A man phoned home of Mrs. Bertha Brown at 3650 Fall Creek Boulevard late Friday threatening a murder at her house that night. Mrs Brown alerted police and her son Douglas Brown, an attorney, procured protection as officers patrolled the residence all night, with police attributing the call to a joker.
A weekly program by the Arndt concert band will be held at 3 Sunday at Christian Park under park board auspices. Carl Kunckels will perform a saxophone solo and George W. Curtis a baritone solo. Pieces include Toyland.
The Walnut Garden announces a four day beauty contest with entrants from across the state. Sunday's final round will include Arthur Corey, Indianapolis dance studio director, as one of the judges.
Nancy Butt died at 85 in Union City Indiana at her daughter Mrs. William Hand’s home. She is survived by three daughters.
City and county officials plan to seek state help to divide the operating costs of WMDZ the city owned police radio station. A Thursday meeting at city hall will include attorney general James M. Ogden and state accounts chief examiner Lawrence F. Orr for guidance. County leaders said finances cannot share 25 percent of the station’s costs.
Sweltering heat keeps Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan in a calm mood and tells visitors it is too hot to argue about anything. He notes most people are unstrung by the heat and they change the subject. After the 1931 budget is filed with the council the mayor may take a few days vacation.
In Eaton Indiana on August 9 United Press reports David Courtney 56 killed himself after a quarrel. He threatened self harm and shot himself shortly after his daughter Florence left to keep an engagement with a young man. Florences departure preceded the fatal act.
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